How much does a library assistant make in Pennsylvania?
$30,690a year
Median yearly pay for library assistants in Pennsylvania. That is $14.75 an hour or $2,558 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.75
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,110Median: $30,690Highest 10%: $45,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,110 | $10.63 | |
| 25th | $26,350 | $12.67 | |
| Median | $30,690 | $14.75 | |
| 75th | $39,960 | $19.21 | |
| 90th | $45,930 | $22.08 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $37,350 |
| State College, PA | $35,370 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $33,380 |
| Allentown, PA | $32,220 |
| Erie, PA | $28,540 |
| Scranton, PA | $28,140 |
| Lancaster, PA | $27,950 |
| York, PA | $27,890 |
| Williamsport, PA | $27,690 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $27,590 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $27,310 |
| Reading, PA | $27,130 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $25,220 |
| Lebanon, PA | $22,450 |
| Johnstown, PA | $21,780 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for library assistants.
| 40. Texas | $31,200 |
| 41. Arkansas | $31,100 |
| 42. West Virginia | $30,800 |
| 43. Pennsylvania | $30,690 |
| 44. Oklahoma | $29,640 |
| 45. Louisiana | $29,620 |
| 46. Iowa | $29,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a library assistant make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $14.75 ($30,690 a year).
Do library assistants make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $30,690 against $36,910 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for library assistant pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 43 of 50 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays library assistants the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $37,350 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.